UK ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE QUITS X

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FRI, JUN 19, 2026

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The UK Attorney General's office is leaving X, according to reports from The Guardian and The Observer. Richard Hermer informed staff of the departure.

The Attorney General's office becomes at least the first UK government department to exit the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. Richard Hermer, the UK's top legal officer, told his staff the department would be discontinuing its presence on X. The move follows broader concerns about the platform's direction and moderation practices since Elon Musk's acquisition in October 2022. The departure signals potential shifts in how UK government bodies engage with social media. Other departments may follow, though no additional exits have been confirmed. X remains a significant platform for government communication and public engagement across UK institutions, but this move indicates some officials are reassessing their use of the service.

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